English
Etymology
From Greek μι�άνθ���ο� (misanthropos) < the verb μι�� (miso, �I hate�), plus the noun άνθ���ο� (anthropos, �human�).
Noun
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#Hatred of or dislike of people or mankind.
Quotations
1817, w:Percy Bysshe Shelley|Percy Bysshe Shelley, w:The Revolt of Islam|The Revolt of Islam, Author's Preface 1
Antonyms
philanthropy (benevolence towards humankind)
altruism (devotion to interests of others)
See also
altruist
misanthrope (hater of the human race)
misanthropic
misanthropist
misandry (hatred of men)
misogyny (hatred of women)
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